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Bronze betel nut box with damascene decoration of lotus flower scrolls and copper and silver incisions. The lid reveals three compartments, one of which still contains remnants of the lime that caused partial oxidation of the metal.
Mindanao, Philippines, 19th century.
Provenance: Estate of art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be
W 20 cm x D 10 cm x H 9.5 cm
Weight 2855 grams.
Ref: ZZL618CEUE